D13000 Hotstart Install

Can't think of any reason not to, just a matter of making connections that will provide good thermo syphon operation.

Can't think of any reason not to, just a matter of making connections that will provide good thermo syphon operation.

Do you think tapping into the lines where the coolant enters from the pony loop would be a good place?

The lower pony motor cooling connection would be good but I would look for the upper connection to be at a higher elevation like maybe at or around the thermostat housing.

Is this going to be on the raw water side? If so, make sure all connections are double clamped and if possible above the water line so any break or leaks wont flood the bilge. Loops in the hoses would be a good idea too. Does AYBC have a standard on this?

Good Luck

Biggastractor

[quote="biggastractor"]Is this going to be on the raw water side? If so, make sure all connections are double clamped and if possible above the water line so any break or leaks wont flood the bilge. Loops in the hoses would be a good idea too. Does AYBC have a standard on this?

Good Luck

Biggastractor[/quote]

This will be on the engine coolant side. The systems join in a big heat exchanger. The raw water intake is a 2" hard-plumbed line, and I always shut the thru-hull valve unless the engine is running. There are AYBC standards on this, but they were developed long after the engine was installed in 1939. You ask good questions, though luckily most of my plumbing is heavy bronze and the few rubber lines are all double stainless clamped. One of the nice things about having a real engine room is you can readily access and visually inspect almost everything. I'm used to working upside down on engines stuffed under the cabin floor boards. With the D13000 I can sit on a bucket next to the engine and work on it at eye level. It's a nice change.